The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA) is delighted to announce that Katy Hanson will take over as Chair, following Daniel Bonich’s five-year tenure leading the association through one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in criminal law. Andrew...
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Campaigning for fairness in criminal lawThe Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, has published part 1 of the report
Read the report here The CLSA wishes to thank Sir Brian Leveson and his team for the care and thought they have put into the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts. We will be carefully studying the report which was published today. In our submission to the Review...
Electronic Communication Devices being taken into Custody Suites by Solicitors
National Police Chiefs' Council and The Law Society Author, NPCC Custody and Movement of Prisoners Portfoloio Dated – 01/07/2025 Click here to read guidance
Publication of definitive ancillary orders guidance
The Sentencing Council has published a package of definitive ancillary orders guidance, covering 29 different types of order including matters such as compensation, criminal behaviour orders, football banning orders and restraining orders. During the development of...
Cyber Issues – LAA – Template Letter
We are aware that the ongoing issues with the LAA are now impacting hearings including those in the Crown Court. We are having regular meetings for updates with the LAA and are aware they are working on further contingencies. Until those are in place, we have prepared...
Sentencing Council: Publication of response to its fourth annual miscellaneous amendments consultation
The Sentencing Council has today published a response to the fourth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines. The response document sets out the changes that will be made to guidelines and can be found here. The majority of these...
LAA Data Breach
Update Friday 23rd May 2025 We continue to seek updates in relation to the data breach and will send updates when we have anything meaningful The Law Society have also been working hard on this and regularly update the link below....
Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms
Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has approved new versions of the pre-charge bail extension application forms for use in the case of persons arrested for a suspected offence on or after 28 October 2022. These are: •...
Legal aid consultation launches to deliver justice for victims
Press release: From: Ministry of Justice and Sarah Sackman KC MP Published 9 May 2025 Link to the consultation Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May)....